Monday, June 30, 2014

Family is the basic unit of society. Parents are the child's first teacher. We copy our parents; learn our values from them. That is why parents must invest quality time with their offspring. A happy family spells a happy childhood.

Last May 10, 2014, I was thankful for the chance to attend Jollibee's Family Bee Day Grand picnic at the Nuvali football grounds in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

The short drizzle wasn't able to dampen the spirits of hundreds of families and friends as we looked forward to a fun and exciting afternoon and bonding over comfort food.

Ticket for visitors is priced at Php 150 (can be bought in outlets with any food purchase beforehand, although also available in the venue). It covers the entrance, food stub, the event cap, and a chance to win prizes in the raffles.

Photo op with stilt walkers and jugglers at the entrance! Special frame wall installations for photos!

Side attractions- Grand time playing and winning toys in the Basketball shoot out and then later in the afternoon, the Inflatable slide was opened!

Their claim (this is for their new formulation with moringa oil, because the product in the review below doesn't have it yet):

Uniquely formulated in the style of the ancient Egyptians with plant based ingredients and waxes including Carnauba Wax, Beeswax, Rice Bran Wax, Candelilla Wax and Organic Moringa Oil. Exceptional Long Lasting formulas designed for sensitive eyes, with all day staying power.

Eye of Horus is an Australian brand but this is made in Taiwan.
Price is Php 990 Philippine Pesos and I got it with the Glamourbox I subscribed to.

It has a smudger but once I make a line it immediately sets so I can't smudge it to produce a smokey, smouldering effect.

This is what I am talking about- the right half with line was rubbed up and down right after applying but it won't fade out.

It has lasted me many months as I don't put eyeliner every single day. Actually, I am still using it even though it is 6 months past the expiration date and I feel like it is the same as when it was brand new and I didn't feel any eye irritation.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

People today live very hectic lifestyle having to juggle their careers, social lives, among others. Between rushing to and from meetings or parties, people tend to neglect their health. As a result, most people turn to various diets and therapy to help improve their health. What most people don’t get is that drinking lots of water can just be as effective as fancy therapies and diets in keeping you in shape.Drinking water helps cleanse and revitalize the body sweeping away toxins and impurities in the body. Water also helps keep our energy and alertness levels up all day. Overall, drinking lots of water can lead to greater personal wellness and well-being. However, not all water is the same- some are better than others.Aquabest Granderized water in particular is radically different from other types of drinking water being not only clean but also healthy. Utilizing four unique technologies Grander, Tanwing, Nanogen, and Reverse Osmosis; Aquabest alters the very nature of water to make it better.

Tanwing Technology and Reverse Osmosis are filtration technologies that help eliminate practically all contaminants in the water making them safe and clean. Tanwing works by utilizing two wavelengths of ultraviolet radiation to help eliminate all biological contaminants. At the same time, reverse osmosis filters water at the nanometer level far smaller than a strand of hair to ensure that all impurities are filtered out.The Nanogen and Grander Technologies work at the molecular level to infuse health giving properties to the water by affecting the molecular structure of the water. Nanogen is a Korean technology that utilizes nanotechnology to neutralize pure water’s inherent acidity. Acidic water is supposed to be a contributing factor to some diseases. Grander Technology from Austria alters the molecular structure of water to improve body absorption. Normal water molecules are large and irregularly shaped. This causes uneven rates of absorption into the body making it inefficient and disorganized. With Grander Technology the water molecules are compressed and given a uniform shape. This facilitates faster and more efficient absorption into the body.Overall, Aquabest Granderized Water improves on the inherent cleansing and rejuvenating qualities of water. Each drop reaches deeper into the core of every cell in our bodies allowing them to perform their functions better. Drinking Aquabest Granderized Water will rejuvenate the body at its very core helping people look and feel better.

Summer is a time of fun and enjoyment; it is also when our skin takes a tremendous beating from UV radiation which causes skin blemishes and darker skin. To help everyone restore their skin, up and coming skin care brand evee has launched its “Lumina White” skin whitening line.

“Lumina White” is a comprehensive facial care line developed to suit the needs of Asian skin which is particularly sensitive to the effects of the sun. It allows one to achieve the Asian ideal for skin which considers very fair, bright, and blemish free skin the most beautiful quickly and effectively. Designed to safely lighten skin and improve the appearance of even severely blemished skin the products feature effective ingredients for general skin rejuvenation and brightening.
The” Lumina White” line comes with a face tonic, night cream, day cream, and cleansing bar. The line offers a total solution for all your skin whitening needs through its complete range of products that targets different problem areas of your skin.
The face tonic that cleanses your skin of impurities while bringing out naturally fine and glowing skin. Its night cream gets rid of tired cells and whitens your skin while you sleep allowing you to wake up with a youthful and vibrant glow. The day cream protects your delicate skin from the ravages of the sun while at the same time acting as a makeup base. The cleansing bar helps whiten your skin while at the same time tightening it for a beautiful youthful look every day.
For people who would like to whiten their skin quickly, evee also has a “Lumina White Quick Result Kit” designed to whiten skin after just a week of continuous use.
To learn more about evee please visit their website www.evee.ph, and their social media accounts.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

I admit, nail art wasn't my forte. When I try to make the designs the drawings aren't balanced. Being right handed, my left hand gets shaky when I paint my right hand's nails.

That is why I was very excited to attend BDJ's workshop with Revlon Philippines "Power Nails" last June 7, 2014 2:00 PM in Conti's Greenbelt. It was the first time I was invited as a beauty blogger (although I did join their contest to score an invite.)

We got to take home these (although may differ per goody bag) Sun Candy Nail Art in White Hot, Solar Flare and Shimmering Sunset. The very work-appropriate Colorstay in Cool Beige, Rose Beige, Mocha. Nail Art Matte in Leather and Lace.

Thank you BDJ for making this happen, and to Revlon for these amazing nail colors!

Suay means beautiful. That is what you will feel (not what you will be, because everybody is already beautiful in their own right!) after your treatment in Suay Skin!!! Suay Skin is trusted by celebrity clients and they have garnered many awards and recognition.

Insider tip:
What is really good about Suay Skin is that their services are the same as those in high end clinics and yet it's a lot more affordable! They use the same machines because they are the importers of these machines!!!

Armed with that knowledge, I was looking forward to my trip to Thai Royale Spa.

It seemed like a simple spa when you're outside looking at its billboard. But once I reached its entrance- the bottom of the staircase going to the second floor- the invigorating scent of the essential oil welcomed me.

The interiors and decorations exude the ambiance of an authentic Thai place. It was dimly lit so privacy was also attained. The tranquil music added to the calming atmosphere.

After exchanging of pleasantries, I was asked which service I will have. I chose Combination Package A. 1 Hour Swedish Massage + 1 Hour Foot Massage (Php 499 only).

Note:
Swedish Massage is different from Thai Massage as in the former, oil is incorporated and stretching is slight; while in the latter, sans oil with emphasis on pressure point and stretching.

I was ushered into a darkened room. I noticed the trail was covered with rocks with round woods to step on.

My Experience:
My feet were first soaked in hot water in a wooden pail for a few minutes and my nape and midsection was wrapped in a hot compress. I found out from Ms. Kate, the owner, that the "hot pad" they used was bought from Thailand.

Afterwards, hand reflexology and finally came the relaxing foot and leg massage. It was pure bliss.

After an hour, we were brought to the massage room. The mattress was in the floor and the cover had a Thai fashion.

Unlike in other spas, their beds/ mattress was bigger with more room to move.

I removed my clothes and changed into their silk shorts. I put my valuables into an overhead safety box.Ate Jona, my therapist, gave me a most relaxing massage. I felt really rejuvenated. I remembered when I had a massage in another spa, I felt battered. Like I was mauled by half a dozen angry apes, Haha!

The scent of the oil, or the aromatherapy cleared my mind, and all my worries melted away. Really, everyone should have a massage!

After finishing, Ate Jona offered me drinks. I had an iced tea and was also given a hot towel. It was nice also that throughout the treatment, she always checked if I was okay and if I wanted her to go lighter or harder.

Why choose Thai Royale Spa?
Aside from the prices being shockingly affordable, they boast of an authentic Thai massage experience.
They have a Thai trainer. Their therapists are well-trained for almost a month and the final exam is on the owner herself. Of course, she has high standards!

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

The grand opening of CNA in Ayala Fairview Terraces was held last June 12, 2014, 3:00 P.M.

It was graced by CNA's Korean and Filipino officials and its newest brand ambassador, Dasuri Choi, from Eat Bulaga's Foreignay contest. This is their 6th branch and first time to be in an Ayala Mall.

CNA (Culture, Nature, Art) is a concept store which started in Korea in 1991 and it is a very big brand there.

It was overwhelming to see so many young fans shrieking with delight and kilig. A large number of customers came that they had to let people in by batch.

In pink is Ms. Kring Elenzano, the owner. Ms. Kring of MyKoreanBoyfriend blog, is a Kpop fan for 11 years.

Dasuri and her group, Sapphire, had a dance performance to the delight of the customers. Dasuri is well known among fans. Back in Korea, she is a dancer and choreographer by profession. She is also a dance trainee of JYP Entertainment and performed as back-up dancer on Kpop music videos.

You can get your K-Pop fix here as per Ms. Kring, they are the fastest to import and sell new K-pop albums. Even earlier than some on-line stores.

K-Pop Merchandise Galore! Stickers, socks, posters and more!

All their items are Made in Korea (but when I visited their store in Recto, I saw an item made in Japan. Which is okay because Japan-made stuff are good quality!) Not only are their merchandise fashionably stylish, it's inexpensive as well!

CNA- Korea's Number 1 Accessory Shop has other branches in Malate (the first branch opened May 19, 2012), Morayta, Cubao (Farmers Plaza), Alabang (Festival Supermall), Mendiola and soon in Sta. Lucia and Novaliches.

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